Film and television writer-producer Joe Gayton, cocreator and executive producer of AMC’s “Hell on Wheels,” died May 14. He was 66 years old.
The news was confirmed to TheWrap by brother and longtime collaborator Tony Gayton, who said Joe’s death came following a four-year battle with prostate cancer.
“Joe was one of a kind. He was passionate, creative, loud, boisterous, argumentative, unfiltered, soft-hearted, hilarious and terrible at the politics of this cutthroat business,” he said in a statement. “He was a big brother, mentor, writing partner and best friend to me. Our hearts are shattered at his passing and we will miss him forever.”
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Jessie Maple, Trailblazing Black Director and Cinematographer, Dies at 76
Tony also revealed that his brother was working on a new television show before his death.
“This sums up Joe’s passion for this work: He loved writing and creating so much that he wrote...
The news was confirmed to TheWrap by brother and longtime collaborator Tony Gayton, who said Joe’s death came following a four-year battle with prostate cancer.
“Joe was one of a kind. He was passionate, creative, loud, boisterous, argumentative, unfiltered, soft-hearted, hilarious and terrible at the politics of this cutthroat business,” he said in a statement. “He was a big brother, mentor, writing partner and best friend to me. Our hearts are shattered at his passing and we will miss him forever.”
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Jessie Maple, Trailblazing Black Director and Cinematographer, Dies at 76
Tony also revealed that his brother was working on a new television show before his death.
“This sums up Joe’s passion for this work: He loved writing and creating so much that he wrote...
- 6/2/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Jacky Oh, a comedian and rapper best known as a castmember on MTV and VH1’s sketch comedy/battle rap competition series “Wild ‘N Out,” died Thursday of undisclosed causes. She was 32.
Oh, whose real name was Jacklyn Smith, was the long term partner of YouTuber DC Young Fly.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented Wild N’ Out family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed,” read a statement posted to the show’s Instagram account.
“Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild N’ Out cast throughout five seasons,” the post continued. “More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children. The BET Media Group extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon, and all friends who loved and cared for...
Oh, whose real name was Jacklyn Smith, was the long term partner of YouTuber DC Young Fly.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented Wild N’ Out family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed,” read a statement posted to the show’s Instagram account.
“Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild N’ Out cast throughout five seasons,” the post continued. “More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children. The BET Media Group extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon, and all friends who loved and cared for...
- 6/2/2023
- by Mason Bissada
- The Wrap
Jessie Maple, a cinematographer and director who paved the way for Black women in the entertainment industry, died on Tuesday in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 76.
The Black Film Center and Archive confirmed the news in a statement on Twitter Wednesday, saying that she “passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.”
“Her films, books, and unapologetic push to highlight discrimination and injustices within the news and entertainment industries will remain with us,” the announcement continued. “The world through Jessie’s lens offers views of humanity that are often overlooked due to race and power dynamics.”
Please read the media announcement that the family of Jessie Maple asked that we share. We extend our deepest condolences to the entire family. We're committed and dedicated to honoring her legacy.
~ Black Film Center & Archive pic.twitter.com/TXLrnbRzdI
— Bfc & A (@BlackFilmCenter) May 31, 2023
Maple is recognized as the first Black woman to write and...
The Black Film Center and Archive confirmed the news in a statement on Twitter Wednesday, saying that she “passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.”
“Her films, books, and unapologetic push to highlight discrimination and injustices within the news and entertainment industries will remain with us,” the announcement continued. “The world through Jessie’s lens offers views of humanity that are often overlooked due to race and power dynamics.”
Please read the media announcement that the family of Jessie Maple asked that we share. We extend our deepest condolences to the entire family. We're committed and dedicated to honoring her legacy.
~ Black Film Center & Archive pic.twitter.com/TXLrnbRzdI
— Bfc & A (@BlackFilmCenter) May 31, 2023
Maple is recognized as the first Black woman to write and...
- 6/1/2023
- by Mason Bissada
- The Wrap
Jessie Maple, who broke barriers for Black women in entertainment and news as both a cinematographer and director, died on Tuesday in Atlanta. She was 76.
Maple’s family released a statement confirming her death via the Black Film Center & Archive.
Maple was recognized as the first Black woman to be admitted into the International Photographers of Motion Picture & Television Union in the ‘70s. Her career as a trailblazing cinematographer led her move into directing, making the 1981 independent feature film “Will.” Maple was said to be the first Black woman to direct an independent feature-length film in a post-civil rights America.
“One of the first Black woman filmmakers to complete a feature length film — is a giant. Her advocacy, mentorship, and care has touched generations of Black filmmakers. Her passing is a true, deep loss,” wrote Black Film Archive curator Maya Cade.
Maple was born in 1947 in Louisiana. Through the ‘60s and ‘70s,...
Maple’s family released a statement confirming her death via the Black Film Center & Archive.
Maple was recognized as the first Black woman to be admitted into the International Photographers of Motion Picture & Television Union in the ‘70s. Her career as a trailblazing cinematographer led her move into directing, making the 1981 independent feature film “Will.” Maple was said to be the first Black woman to direct an independent feature-length film in a post-civil rights America.
“One of the first Black woman filmmakers to complete a feature length film — is a giant. Her advocacy, mentorship, and care has touched generations of Black filmmakers. Her passing is a true, deep loss,” wrote Black Film Archive curator Maya Cade.
Maple was born in 1947 in Louisiana. Through the ‘60s and ‘70s,...
- 5/31/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Normally, IndieWire’s Stream of the Day feature focuses on movies that you can watch at home. Today, we’re using this space to call out a few that should be available, but aren’t. At one time or another, we have all probably experienced this frustrating conundrum: You want to watch a movie or TV show that sneaks its way into your consciousness, or was recommended by a trusted source, and, like most people, you first try the streaming services — especially in the current environment — but none of them carry it, not even as a rental or purchase on Amazon or iTunes. That’s especially true for films from black filmmakers.
For example, none of the films from key L.A. Rebellion filmmaker, Haile Gerima are available to stream on any platform, nor is Ivan Dixon’s classic “The Spook Who Sat By the Door” (1973), or Jessie Maple’s 1981 film “Will,...
For example, none of the films from key L.A. Rebellion filmmaker, Haile Gerima are available to stream on any platform, nor is Ivan Dixon’s classic “The Spook Who Sat By the Door” (1973), or Jessie Maple’s 1981 film “Will,...
- 5/7/2020
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
The National Film Preservation Foundation (Nfpf) yesterday announced grants to save 57 films, including Jessie Maple’s 1989 independent feature "Twice as Nice," which will be preserved by the Black Film Center/Archive at Indiana University. Maple's filmmaking career began in the early 1970s, honing her craft at trade schools and as an apprentice editor on two films by Gordon Parks. In 1975 she became the first African American woman member of the Iatse - the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, a labor union representing nearly 122,000 technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theatre, motion picture and...
- 6/5/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
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